MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Focus

▲ Better than typical
2006 Ford Focus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
205
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2006: 205 complaints 2006 205 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2006: 205 complaints 2006 205 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2000 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2004 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2006 205 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2012 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2016 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints 2018

2006: 205 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20003,686
20011,761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005441
2006205
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123,766
20132,111
20142,601
20151,019
20161,181
2017896
2018833

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

23% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIRE
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Hello national highway traffic safety administration, I would like to create a vehicle complaint regarding the Ford Focus 2006 sedan ZX4 that I purchased the vehicle September 20, 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-14

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

I purchased a 2006 Ford Focus on 12/3/05, it had 4 miles on it when I drove out of the dealership. On Thursday May 3, 2006, it caught fire in my carport. The mileage is between 2,000-3,000 miles, I believe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-09

Air bags

21% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Blind sides reflectors cause accidents has fuel system problems over heat makes car catch on fire

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and fuel/propulsion system

My sister was driving my 2006 Ford Focus along a highway. Out of nowhere, the airbag in the side of the driver's seat deployed. This was the only airbag that deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-10

On Sunday July 15, 2012 I was in auto accident in which car rolled over three times on the interstate slide down interstate and landed upside down I had to climb out thru driver side window to exit car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-11

Vehicle speed control

12% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

CRASH

Structure

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating 5 MPH from a stop sign on normal road conditions, a vehicle traveling 35 MPH impacted the contact's vehicle on the driver side front fender.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-21

Service brakes

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford Focus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford Focus is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Focus?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Focus have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.